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Strawberry Pretzel Salad Squares
Take JELL-O to another level with thiseasy to make and hard to resistrecipe. A crushed pretzel crust is topped with layers of fluffy cream cheese and strawberry-laced strawberry gelatin in this chilled dessert classic. Looking for a great dessert for Valentines? Want something easy for an upcoming party? Need to bring a dish to pass this weekend? This make-ahead strawberry pretzel salad will disappear quickly. Learn how to make Strawberry Pretzel Salad Squares.
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Howtomakethis recipe
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Mix pretzel crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and butter; press onto bottom of 13×9-inch pan. Bake 10 min. Cool.
- Beat cream cheese, remaining sugar and milk with mixer until blended. Stir in COOL WHIP; spread over crust. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Refrigerate 1-1/2 hours or until thickened. Stir in berries; spoon over cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.
Kraft KitchenRecipeTips
Substitute: Prepare using 2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Strawberry Gelatin.
MakeitEasy:Substitute1 pkg. (20 oz.) frozen whole strawberries, sliced, for the fresh strawberries. Stir into gelatin along with the cold water. Refrigerate 10 to 15 min. or until thickened; spoon over cream cheese layer. Continue as directed.
Weight Watchers Strawberry Pretzel Salad Squares
A light twist on a favorite dish to bring to potlucks and family gatherings, this dish is the perfect treat that’s both sweet and salty. You can serve itas a dessert or side dish.Everyone is sure to love it!
Ingredients:
Crust
1 cup Fiber One cereal (Substituted for the pretzels)
3 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
1/2 cup water
salt, to taste
Cream cheese layer
8 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened
1 cup Splenda sugar substitute (to taste)
2 cups Cool Whip Free
Fruit Jello Topping
1 6-ouncepackage sugar-free strawberry gelatin
2 cups very hot water
2 cups strawberries, rinsed and sliced
Directions: 1. Combine crust ingredients and pat in the bottom of a 9×13″ pan. Add a little more water if necessary. Bake 8 minutes in a preheated 375 oven. Let cool completely. 2. Combine Splenda and cream cheese in medium bowl for 3 minutes over low speed. The mixture will be thick. Gradually add Cool Whip, do not overbeat. Pour over cooled pretzel crust. Cover and chill 1 hour. 3. Combine Jello and hot water in medium bowl. Gradually add berries, stirring a few minutes until mixture has slightly cooled. Carefully pour over cream cheese mixture. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Makes 12 Equal Servings Nutritional Info Per Serving: Calories 76, Total Fat 0.5 g, Protein 6.5 g, Carbs 22 g, Sodium 298 mg, Fiber 3 g
Light or Regular ? Strawberry Pretzel Dessert or Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Everyone can agree it’s a delicious treat!
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BILL HOFF saysWe are always looking for different treats to prepare the grandkids!
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- Holly Robinson says
That’s very different to any recipe I’ve seen. Great idea.
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- Amy Drazen says
My 4 year old daughter has been asking me to make a strawberry treat with her. I think she would love to make this and eat it. I will pin this recipe and plan on making it with her during spring break. 🙂
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- tat2gurlzrock says
This looks so good! I love easy ideas!
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- Donna says
I’ve made a recipe similar to this with blueberries for family gatherings. I’d love to make this one to take with me next time. It looks fantastic!
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- Shelly Peterson says
I love this stuff. Thanks for sharing the WW recipe.
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- Tamra Phelps says
I didn’t know there was a Weight Watchers version. I love this classic!
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- ncjeepster says
These look delicious! I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.
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- MD Kennedy says
How decadent! And easy! I can’t believe you can eat things like this on a diet!
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- larescoe says
Wow, these look absolutely delicious! This is definitely the perfect summer dessert, I can’t wait to make one! 🙂
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- Katt Lewis says
I love this recipe, I will definitely be making it soon, it’s going on my pin board.
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- Brigid OHara Koshko says
I love this salad! I have an age level teacher’s meeting and this will be what I will bring. Thanks!
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- slehan says
That is fun and different and yummy.
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